4 bedrooms masseria, 498 m²

Noto, Syracuse (province)

Ancient early 20th-century farmhouse for sale in the heart of the Val di Noto in Sicily.
In the charming Iblei highlands, in the Val di Noto in a scenic and hilly position, in Contrada Mezzo Gregorio - Castelluccio in the Municipality of Noto (Sicily), a few kilometers from Palazzolo Acreide and Noto, we propose for sale a farmhouse in the countryside on one level to be renovated, with a total area of about 498 sqm and respective exclusive central courtyard of 324 sqm, all on a plot of land totaling 4,831 sqm (including the area occupied by the buildings and the courtyard).
The territory is that between the city of Palazzolo Acreide and the city of Noto, a green countryside, rich in lush and still intact nature.
We are a short distance from important historic centers rich in art and interesting food and wine routes: less than 15 minutes by car from Palazzolo Acreide (10 km), less than 30 minutes from Noto (20 km) and about 45 minutes from Syracuse (40 km).
For those coming by plane, the reference airports are Fontanarossa airport in Catania about an hour's drive (75 km) and Pio La Torre airport in Comiso about an hour's drive (50 km).
Surrounded by the green Iblea countryside, the masseria enjoys an excellent view of the countryside, where the colors and smells of the typical local vegetation are the ingredients of a magical anti-stress cure indicated for those who wish to escape the noise of urban life.
The farmhouse for sale built in the early 1900s, completely made of stone and with walls 65/70 cm thick, represents an asset of great value, it consists of three separate buildings all on the ground floor with different destination of use that overlook a single exclusive central courtyard of about 330 sqm, where we find a characteristic artesian well with characteristic stone sink:
- the first building, the manor house where the owners lived, consists of a large uncovered veranda, large living room, bedroom, kitchen with stone wood-burning oven, hallway and bathroom;
- the second building consists of a living room-kitchen with a wood-burning fireplace, a bedroom, a hallway, a bathroom, a barn storage room, a stable and a storage room;
- the third building consists of storage room, two large barn storerooms, a stable and an oven room.
In the garden surrounding the buildings, which can also be accessed directly from the courtyard, there are fruit trees, walnuts, olive trees, pines, and prickly pears; in it there are two drilled wells that guarantee water supply to the entire property.
On the area there is a landscape restriction with protection level 2.
The structure of the building is in good condition but a renovation is necessary to make it perfectly habitable, also using as much as possible the materials on site and making the finishes with solutions from local producers and artisans, the typical architectural features of rural buildings in the area can be kept intact.
Thanks to its considerable size and its privileged location, the masseria lends itself well to be used both as a private residence, for those who wish to have a really exclusive residence, and as a receptive activity of the vacation home, B&B or agritourism type.
From the property one can easily reach many seaside and cultural locations in southeastern Sicily such as: Syracuse, Ragusa Ibla, Modica, the Necropolis of Pantalica, the beautiful beaches of the Ionian Sea, the Vendicari Reserve, Marzamemi, Caltagirone and Piazza Armerina. The A18 highway is 35 km away.
The details, measurements, plans, photos and videos in the advertisement, even if quite accurate, are essentially indicative and do not in any way constitute contractual elements.
Sicily is a paradise to explore, it is an ideal place for those who love culture and for those who love to contemplate the sea.
By car in a few hours it is possible to reach the numerous seaside locality surrounding the island, the most suggestive beaches, the most important cultural and artistic places.
The interior of the island is also fascinating, characterized by rich unspoiled landscapes but also with a lot of culture, liveliness and a great traditional agri-food heritage.

Main data on the property:
Gross floor area house = 498 sq.m. about (the gross floor area is equal to that which can be walked on, including internal walls and load-bearing walls, excluding verandas, terraces, attics, balconies, garages, basements, technical rooms and storage rooms)
Ground area including the area occupied by buildings and the courtyard = 4.831 sq.m.
Courtyard surface area = 324 sq.m.
Discovered verandas area = 80 sq.m.

Location Description:
Symbol of Sicilian Baroque, the Val di Noto is one of the Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites that most fascinates and includes the south-eastern part of Sicily and the eight cities that are part of it are Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania, Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa and Scicli.
Palazzolo Acreide, nestled in the splendid scenery of the Iblei mountains, is located in the province of Syracuse, a place at the centre of numerous tourist itineraries in South-eastern Sicily and a privileged base for tourists wishing to visit the surrounding areas.
Palazzolo Acreide is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and one of the 8 late baroque towns in Val di Noto, included in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.
This extraordinary place rich in history brings to life all the charm of an ancient site well integrated with the most recent architecture.
Three main sites identify the territory: the ancient Greek settlement of Akrai in the upper part of the city, whose remains and Greek theatre are still visible; the medieval centre with the castle; the upper quarter, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, with its baroque churches and ancient noble palaces.
Palazzolo Acreide is at the centre of the itinerary of the late baroque towns of the Val di Noto, and is the ideal choice for those who want to easily reach the other destinations: Caltagirone 58 km, Catania 75 km, Militello Val di Catania 48 km, Modica 37 km, Noto 26 km, Ragusa 40 km, Scicli 48 km.